- "West point House is a well-maintained accommodation, offering excellent facilities with clean lines throughout" 

​ - up to twenty samples were taken per beach during 2021, with the newly published results showing the fantastic water quality surrounding our beautiful Walney Island,   - importantly for our wild swimmers; all samples were clear of pollutants hazardous to health,   - hailed as fabulous news for both residents & visitors alike, & reinforcing Walney’s position as home to the best beaches in the North West

 - in recognition of this occasion we are running a promotion - 10% discount for reservations made via our website www.westpointhousewalney.com - promotion code TYA10,   - this code can be used for any reservations from January 1st till February 2nd 2022, ( - only applicable to reservations made directly via our website  /  T's & C’S apply)

​We've also collated a gallery to commemorate ten years of West Point House, since our purchase in 2011. It's been an incredible decade of hard labour & frustrations,  & successes & joy, - we are immensely proud ( & slightly astonished) by our achievements - the 'home from home' that is West Point House,  & we would like to send our sincerest thanks to everyone who has participated in our journey

 - notably Enki of Poland, & James Fisher Renewables, our leisure guests through the summer, & our weekly regulars throughout the whole year, - it has been wonderful to host you all!  Thank you to those who took time to post reviews & comments online, - we strive to be the best serviced accommodation on Walney / in Barrow/Furness/Cumbria, & recognition of this (& suggestions for improvement), are always welcome!  West Point House would like to thank you all for your business, & wish you a most wonderful R' & R',  -  & we look forward to welcoming you back in 2022!

​"Management would also like to extend our thanks to our amazing team of House-keeping ladies - who work tirelessly throughout the year, especially during Covid when times can be quite stressful - your work is very much appreciated and is reflected in the many positive reviews and comments we receive, we hope you take the holiday period to relax and return in the new year with the same effort and determination – West Point House would not be the success it is without you"

​Here at West Point House we offer unbeatable accommodation in the Barrow-in-Furness and Walney area. Our clients include Bae Systems, James Fisher Marine, Orsted, Morecambe Bay Health Services, Centrica and Spirit Energy to name a few. Our reviews from our guests are testament to the quality and cleanliness of our accommodation and our fabulous staff, here are just a few snippets of what our guests (both business and leisure) have had to say about us -

As 2021 closes in and the Christmas decorations emerge from the loft; we decided to take time to reflect on the changes 2021 has brought to West Point House, in particular the addition of our Camping Yurts to a space now known as West Point Woods,   - planted as woodland but lately becoming overgrown scrub being choked by brambles - work began in May this year to transform the dishevelled space, with the intention of creating an inspiring and bio diverse leisure area for our guests to enjoy the warm Walney Summers and crisp Winters -

​“We wanted to take the space and really think about how it could work with all the existing wildlife Walney is home to - our Island has a huge habitat for native and migratory birds and rare reptiles, boasting two of the UK’s most significant wildlife sanctuaries at the North and South ends,   - it is important to us that we embrace this and a lot of thought has been given to making the space as bird, and insect friendly (especially for our bees and other pollinators) as possible, with bunds for basking lizards (we love our slow worms), and bird and bat boxes to encourage nesting, - in the Spring we aim to sow a variety of native wildflowers, and plant 'safe haven' entwined vegetation and blossoming fruit trees,   - we have huge plans for the outcome of the woods - it’s going to be a fantastic space hosting an abundance of wildlife”   - Rachael; Manager

​West Point Woods is aiming to be fully completed by March 2022 - please check our Facebook page for regular updates on progress - www.facebook.com/WestPointWoodsWalney
For availability and prices, or for a no obligation tour please contact Rachael on 07769226797

For most they are just part of the western horizon, - the sunset view from Earnse Bay, or from the summit of Black Combe - 

​For many of our guests at West Point House, they are their place of work, - operating & maintenance teams are onsite daily - 

 - offshore photographs care of Jimmy

 - 10 miles north of Walney Island - & 2,000 feet up !!!

​Superior Self Catering Accommodation with fantastic facilities for cyclists, - secure bike storage / extensively equipped kitchen / large comfortable lounge / private enclosed garden / the best beds / & a flat start & finish to any ride !!!
 - book today, to explore Walney Island, the Furness coast, & the fearsome Lakes District passes, - #ThePerfectCyclingAdventure!

 - Walney’s coast with its Morecambe Bay & Duddon Estuary views to the fells, is simply stunning. Spectacular cycling loops on our Island, or round the Channel to Roa Island, or onwards along the Bay to Ulverston, linking Nature Reserves to our National Park. Just up the road is Coniston Water & Grizedale Forest, & the Lakeland passes made famous by the Fred Whitton Challenge

 - either basket brimmed or eyes popping, - pedal out from West Point House for the most perfect day two wheeling!

Professional Cycling -
 - Tour of Britain 2018 Stage Start – possibly again Sept’ ’21 !!!
 - Tour Series 2014 & ’15 - criterium races

Cycling Events - Tour de Furness

Cycle Touring -
 - Walney to Wear (or Whitby) Cycle Route
 - Morecambe Bay Cycle Way

Leisure Cycling - cycle the Furness coastline
 - circumnavigate Walney Island – 16 miles, flat/easy
 - to Roa Island – 16 miles (from WPH), flat/easy
 - the Coast Road circular – 30 miles (from WPH), medium/moderate

9th May
 - 'flying start to the season!'
Halifax 4 / 54 Barrow

​16th May
 - 'two wins from two!'
Barrow 50 / 10 Keighley

Gardener John Belshaw has tended the grounds & gardens of West Point House for over 3 years, tasked with turning what were large & rather unkempt gardens into the beautiful outdoor spaces our residents & guests now enjoy,   - so especially important with the warmer weather approaching, & outdoors remaining the most sensible place to socialise during covid

Walney Island is celebrated & notorious for sunshine & wind (in equal measure), the shape of the trees having a signature ‘Walney curve’ as they brace the elements. The saline marshes that cover both the north & south end of the island mean its natural vegetation consists of salt tolerant plants, shrubs & grasses, which can make it something of a challenge when planting a garden that is open to these extremes of weather & environment. We asked John for his advice on maintaining a garden subject to the strong winds of Walney Island -

 - “Your garden should be planted in a way that alleviates the harsh elements & creates pockets of shelter to protect plants, spaced out evenly to allow for growth in the summer & cut back during the winter”

John’s choice of plants for West Point House consists of Valerian, Spirea, Geraniums, Formium & Alchemilla Mollis, along with Daffodils, Bluebells, Tulips & Daisies, which create a continual bloom that starts in late winter & continues through spring into summer

 - “These are hardy base plants that spread well & form a lovely colourful backdrop, but are low maintenance & return each year,   - we also have Bamboo, Mint & Hydrangea, which add height & depth, & provide some much-needed shelter to the more delicate plants”

Although the Walney weather can be unforgiving at times, the upside of a coastal garden is the reduced risk of frost over the winter months. Bulbs can be planted during spring to flower from March, cut back in autumn & left till the following year, where they will return in larger numbers,   - a proven way to manage a low maintenance garden that thrives -

 - www.westpointhousewalney.com/gallery